LAS VEGAS - B&P Advertising, Media and Public Relations won top honors in several categories at the 2018 ADDY Awards, presented by the Las Vegas chapter of the American Advertising Federation. The B&P creative team won a total of seven awards, including four Gold ADDYS and one Judge's Choice ADDY. The awards were presented on Saturday, March 24, at the World Market … [Read more...] about B&P Earns Top Honors at 2018 ADDY Awards
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NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “Billion-Dollar Projects” at April Breakfast
What: Panelists representing gaming and development on the Las Vegas Strip will discuss how the skyline of Las Vegas has changed, and what this means for the local commercial real estate market as well as for Las Vegas. NAIOP Southern Nevada provides educational and informative programs during its monthly member meetings on topics relevant to the commercial real estate … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “Billion-Dollar Projects” at April Breakfast
Dickson Realty Among Top U.S. Real Estate Firms in 2018 REAL Trends 500 List
Designated Top Reno-Tahoe Firm and in the Top 200 Nationwide Reno - One of the most trusted and leading sources of real estate information has again ranked Dickson Realty the leading real estate brokerage firm in Reno-Tahoe. REAL Trends, a national publishing and communications company based in Denver, Colo., has Dickson Realty on its prestigious list, the “REAL Trends … [Read more...] about Dickson Realty Among Top U.S. Real Estate Firms in 2018 REAL Trends 500 List
The Answer to Senseless Killing and Maiming: The Evil That Surrounds Us
Finding the answer to senseless killing, whether it be instigated by children or adults, lies much deeper than the media and our culture would have us believe. It’s not about the weapons used. To find a solution to these horrific attacks, we must dig deeper and get to the root of what’s causing all this evil. We need go back to the fundamentals of life. What is right and what … [Read more...] about The Answer to Senseless Killing and Maiming: The Evil That Surrounds Us
Moving People
“Transportation is one of the highest priorities for the state as far as building industry, being productive and making things happen,”said Dawn Gibbons, chairwoman of the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). Highlighting the state’s emphasis on transportation, an 18-month process is currently underway to develop the One Nevada Transportation Plan. It’s a collaboration … [Read more...] about Moving People
Henderson Takes Flight
It’s the second largest city in the state, but when Henderson residents talk about their city, they talk about community. As a community, Henderson has created a strategic plan to guide growth, looking ahead 20 to 30 years to make sure it’s still a city residents love. People who live in Henderson talk about the active lifestyle, entrepreneurial drive, outdoor recreation, … [Read more...] about Henderson Takes Flight
The Insured State: Health Insurance in Nevada
Businesses can expect health insurance costs to continue to rise in the short term, but stabilization might be in sight. Nevada health insurance executives suggest a number of factors could indicate relief for businesses when it comes to health insurance costs in the long-term future. Following years of negative reaction to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law in … [Read more...] about The Insured State: Health Insurance in Nevada
Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
Professional organizations have undergone a myriad of changes in recent years and the prevalence of social media has both benefited and added a new layer of challenges to the industry. Professional organization executives recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the industry and most agreed, collaboration is key. Connie Brennan, publisher and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
A Home Run: Nevada’s Residential Market
It’s a simple law of Nevada economics: When folks are working, they buy houses. And when they’re making good money, they buy better houses. Those economics are driving stronger residential sales and construction across the state, and executives see little reason for worry about the continued health of the residential sector. Employers added 37,700 positions statewide during … [Read more...] about A Home Run: Nevada’s Residential Market
Encourage Businesses to Invest in Education: Expand Educational Choice
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak unveiled his education platform last month and, despite his best efforts, he unintentionally made a strong case for expanding Nevada’s only funded educational-choice program: Opportunity Tax-Credit Scholarships. “People want to help” improve education, said Sisolak, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Businesses want to … [Read more...] about Encourage Businesses to Invest in Education: Expand Educational Choice
Movers & Shakers: Kevin Burke
President & CEO Burke Construction Group Inc. (33 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Commercial General Contracting Firm | Hails from: Mulvane, Kansas | 28 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas, NV How did you first get into your profession? Since my father was an engineer, I was inspired to follow in his footsteps, and received a degree in Mechanical … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Kevin Burke
Around the State: April 2018
UNR School of Medicine Granted Full Accreditation through 2026 The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) has granted the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine a renewed accreditation through the year 2026. The school spent a year preparing for the accreditation visit last October. Nevada’s Freight Plan Named Among Nation’s Best According to the American … [Read more...] about Around the State: April 2018
Welcome to Nevada: April 2018
AeroSpec NDT Services Serving the commercial aviation, defense, pipeline and automotive industries, AeroSpec NDT will provide non-destructive testing (NDT) for established brands, such as Boeing, Cessna, Goodrich and ATK Alliant, among others. The company is establishing its corporate headquarters in Washoe County. AeroSpec NDT hopes to hire 30 individuals from the local … [Read more...] about Welcome to Nevada: April 2018
Tax Law Update: What the Changes Mean for Business
In December 2017, President Trump signed the most comprehensive tax reform bill since 1986. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes significant changes to the tax filings for individuals and businesses. For personal filings, the individual maximum tax rate has been reduced to 37 percent from 39.6 percent. At the same time, personal exemptions have been eliminated and the … [Read more...] about Tax Law Update: What the Changes Mean for Business
Red Report: April 2018
E Sale, Multi-Family Address 424 S 13th St., 89101 Buyer SDS Realty Corp Seller Vega Villita Apartments, LLC Details 32 units; $54,843/unit APN 139-34-811-051 Seller Rep Blake Leavitt of Wardley Real Estate Sale, Land Address Carey Ave. & Nellis Blvd., 89115 Buyer Doumani Holdings LLC Seller NMG Capital Partners II & GKT5 LLC Details 2.3 acre; $1.25 … [Read more...] about Red Report: April 2018